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Stams Abbey

Stams, Austria

History

A Cistercian abbey with twin onion-domed towers on the floor of the Inn valley, founded in 1273. The Baroque church with its Tree of Life altar is open to visitors.

Nearest town
Stams, Austria
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.2770, 10.9840

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Gerhardhof CampingCampsite
    6 km from Stams Abbey
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  • Alpencamp MarienbergCampsite
    13 km from Stams Abbey
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  • Camping BiberhofCampsite
    13 km from Stams Abbey
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  • Ötztal Camping UmhausenCampsite
    16 km from Stams Abbey
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  • Campingpark FiNKCampsite
    19 km from Stams Abbey
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  • Camping Ötztal LängenfeldCampsite
    23 km from Stams Abbey
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All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Stams Abbey?

Stams Abbey is in Stams, Austria, at GPS 47.2770, 10.9840. It is about 16 km from Lermoos.

Can you camp near Stams Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Eichenwald, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Stams Abbey?

Stams Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Ötztal and the Timmelsjoch.

What is there to see near Stams Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Blindsee (16 km), Zugspitze (16 km), Stuibenfall (17 km) and Eibsee (20 km).

When is the best time to visit Stams Abbey?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)